With Their Families Being From Mexico, Boxers Gonzalez, Lozano Are Proud To Represent Both Their Heritage And Team USA In Paris
Jajaira Gonzalez will represent Team USA at 60 kg. and Jennifer Lozano at 50 kg. in their Olympic debuts.
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Athlete Bio#
Age
76
Hometown
Marshall, TX
Quick Facts
- Son of Nancy
- One of seven children
- Learned to box in a U.S. Job Corps camp in Oregon
- First captured the professional heavyweight title by defeating Joe Frazier in 1973
- Returned to professional boxing after a first retirement, capturing the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association heavyweight title at age 46
- Became a highly successful television spokesman following his boxing career.
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
- Olympic Games Mexico City 1968, gold (Heavyweight - Men)
Hall Of Fame Bio #
George Foreman made his name both in the boxing ring and as a successful entrepreneur. Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman dropped out of high school and joined President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Jobs Corps work program. He discovered his talent for Boxing and had little experience when he took home the gold medal at the Olympic Games Mexico City 1968. Foreman also became a heavyweight Boxing champion in 1973. He decided to retire from the sport in 1977 following several losses to become an ordained minister and found a youth center, but made a comeback to the sport 10 years later at the age of 38 years old. At age 45, Foreman became the oldest heavyweight champion in Boxing when he defeated his 26-year-old opponent. Foreman finished his Boxing career with a record of 76-5, with 68 of the wins by knockout. Foreman became highly successful outside of the ring as an entrepreneur and commercial spokesperson for a number of products, most notably the George Foreman Grill.
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